Second World Summit for Social Development
Report / 5th November 2025The aims of the Second World Summit for Social Development are laudable—but will the international community take any concrete action to implement them? By Alfred de Zayas.
Groundbreaking report reveals powerful link between poverty and the climate crisis
Report / 17th October 2025Nearly 80 per cent of the world’s poor – 887 million people – live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue.
Report shows how to end ‘climate colonialism’ and ensure a just transition for Global South
Report / 25th September 2025Oxfam details how “climate colonialism” of wealthier nations “hijacks” resources from the Global South—and lays out how the world can build an energy system rooted in equality and justice.
UN chief urges member states to rebalance military spending and development needs
Report / 10th September 2025A new report from the United Nations urges member states to rebalance military spending and development priorities.
Rich countries meet only 4% of funds East Africa needs to address climate change
Report / 8th September 2025Rich countries have broken their climate finance promises to a key grouping of eight highly vulnerable African countries, according to new research from Oxfam.